I'm teaching Mom how to use a tablet. It's slow-going because of her condition, but she did a lot better than I thought she would. She gets frustrated that she can't search for all the things she wants, but she's getting the hang of searching. I'll keep her searching for a little bit and then show her how to journal using the tablet. The mic function is an awesome way for her to be able to journal without having to type. We set up an email account for her tonight and I'm hoping she'll be able to read this blog, maybe blog some herself, join meetup to meet some folks like her, and maybe even facebook. She tires easily, so it looks like she'll have a time limit of an hour or so for now. I think that might just be the way things are. Her eyes get watery when she gets tired and she won't be able to focus on the screen. But don't be surprised if you (eventually) see a post with bad grammar in the voice of my dear Mom. The mic function doesn't use punctuation. =P
Best comment of the night? When Mom was searching for low sodium cheese, she said, "5 used!?!...Amber, I don't think that's cheese!"
They were cookbooks.
great post. looking forward to reading many more. hope ur mom improves. hope she enjoys her tablet. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I hope she likes it, too. It would be a great way for her to be social and be a part of a support group. She loves helping people. :) Thanks for reading! I'm trying to use this forum to raise awareness of her condition and help tell our story. ~Kathy's Daughter
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